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How to Track Ketogenic Diet Results
Want the keto diet to work for you but not sure how to tell if it is? Time to power up your tracking skills! The only way to know if things are working is by learning how to track ketogenic diet results. Whether you’re looking for weight loss or more mental clarity, we’ll be going…
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Dry Fasting: The Truth About This New Health Industry Trend
While the most popular fasting method involves drinking massive amounts of water, there’s another way to do an intermittent fast… Dry fasting. Why dry? This type of fasting takes water out of the equation. If the first question pops into your head is “wouldn’t I get dehydrated?” you’re in good company. Most people brush off…
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Worried About Carbs in Potatoes? 6 Low Carb Potato Substitutes
Potatoes are a staple seen at most dinner tables. You can find them baked, scalloped, roasted or pan-fried; you can enjoy them as hash browns, french fries, tater tots, or a salad. Have you ever heard someone describe themselves or others as a real “meat and potatoes” type? Or maybe you’ve heard someone say, “Let’s…
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Is Sugar Low Carb Friendly? Sugar & Artificial Sweeteners on Keto
Have you ever noticed that when you’ve been consuming a lot of sugar, your body begins to crave it more and more? Yet when you cut sugar out of your diet completely, the cravings stop (after a little while). Why is that? Does sugar have some magical power over us that completely neglects any impulse control…
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Does Fat Make You Fat? Research Shows the Real Culprit May Surprise You
The theory that eating fat makes you gain weight has been debunked by science. Sadly, many people still believe that fat consumption is why so many of us are overweight. Looking at it from a caloric perspective, it would make sense to think that dietary fat would make you gain weight because it contains nine…
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Keto Energy: How a Ketogenic Diet is the Secret to Sustained Energy
Do you experience spurts of energy that peak after a meal and dip drastically when you go too long without eating? Do your friends and family stash snacks around, so you never cross into the hangry zone and become a monster? I get it. I was there too. Before I knew any better, I followed…
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Finding Hidden Carbs on a Ketogenic Diet
Hidden carbs on a ketogenic diet, especially when you’re starting and trying to get into ketosis, are your “enemy number one.” Carbs aren’t necessarily bad. But they can keep you from achieving ketosis or keep you in a weight plateau you can’t seem to get past no matter what you do. Every little bit of the hidden carbs can quickly add up and…
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Are Crackers Low Carb? What You Need to Know About Crackers on Keto
We’ve all had them at some point in our lives. The salty, crunchy, delicious bites we call crackers have been a staple in the American diet since the beginning of time, so it seems. What is it about crackers that allow us to stuff them into our mouth, handfuls at a time, mindlessly? Then before…
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How Many Carbs Are in Potato Chips?
There are more than enough varieties to choose from when it comes to potato chips. With entire aisles dedicated to chips at the grocery store, the choices can be overwhelming. What is it about potato chips that make them so addicting? They’re thin and crispy, have a touch of salt, and offer a satisfying crunch.…
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29 Keto Breakfast Recipes to Fuel Your Day
These little fat bombs are a little spicy and toasty; these little fat bombs pack a ton of nutritional superstars from Ceylon cinnamon, turmeric (with black pepper), and MCT powder! Feel the anti-inflammatory effects of an MCT fat bomb or two. Breakfast recipes can be tough if you’re starting on Keto. Gone are the days of cereal,…